Birthday tribute honors Leona Schakel at gathering
Leona Schakel was honored Monday at a birthday surprise party attended by Frank and Mary Zickel and other relatives. Sunday visits included Elmer Bartlow with Clyde Wilson’s family, and more outings to Des Moines and Monroe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leona Schakel
Frank Zickel
Harry Zickel
Marie Ver Steeg
Guy Zickel
Norman
Lawrence Shultz
M Doyle Shultz
Daryl Walker
Elmer Bartlow
Clyde Wilson
Monroe
Indianola
Des Moines
William Wadle
Knoxville
Pella
Neal Schuring
John van Dam
Newton
Clarence Weldon
Cheryl Anne
William Dalbey
Charles Gilbert
Clark Carnahan
Otley
Maxwell Carnahan
Norman Vander Zyle
Case Hols
van Sikkel
Pat Wilson
Clark Wilson
Florence Farmer
Brick Powers
Mae Gasser
Edna Henderson
Chariton
Mabel Littleton
Knoxville Naturalist George Cherrie Aided Roosevelt Amazon Expedition
The life of George K. Cherrie born in Knoxville in 1865, a noted naturalist who joined Theodore Roosevelt on a South American expedition to explore the headwaters of the Paraguay and Amazon. The party collected 800 specimens, faced snakes and fevers, and documented birds and wildlife while Cherrie contributed field notes and bird identifications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knoxville
George Cherrie
Amazon
Theodore Roosevelt
Leanora Garden
Stella Bruere
George
Martin Cherrie
Iowa State Agricultural College
Roosevelt
United States
South America
Cherrie
Leo E. Miller
American Museum of Natural History
Paraguay
Kermit
Riothedoria
Natural Museum of the
U. S
American Museum
New York
Costa Rica
Field Museum of
Chicago
Baton Twirlers and Amazon Adventure Across Continents
A traveler named Cherrie, famed for dramatic birdlike performances, toured Asia and Africa. He endured prison stints, survived a dangerous South American voyage with jaguar and tapir, and documented a three month river trek down the Amazon with trials including lost men and river portages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cherrie
Asia
Africa
Teddy
Amazon
Pella High Class of 1907 Holds Reunion at Van Vliet Home
The Pella High school class of 1907 held its 50 year reunion at Sam and Mrs. Van Vliet's home last Saturday. Miss Lynn Anderson of Fort Dodge attended as a former teacher. A photo shows Mrs. Joe Faassen, Mrs. Sam Van Vliet, and Mrs. Bess Wormhoudt among attendees as Chronicle News notes their past work and travel adventures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Wilson
Ricky
Mt. Pleasant
W. A. Butt
Rodman
Iowa
Jack van Rees
Country Club
Clair Evans
Clarence Vander Veer
Boyd Braak
Iowa City
John Brask
Albia
Sylvester Vander Veer
Beacon
Lawrence Vander Veer
Des Moines
Bob Marsh
Vitlisca
Jean Ver Ploeg
John Wurster
Elinor Nyberg
Clive
Attica
Steve de Cook
Hickory Grove School
Pella
Sam van Vliet
Lynn Anderson
Fort Dodge
Joe Faassen
Bess Wormhoudt
Joe Fanssen
Madge Vander Zyl
Clarence Pope
Cornelia Hospers
Tunis Klein
Ben van Nimwegen
Harry de Reus
Nick Vande Kieft
Chicago
River of Doubt Expedition Through Perilous Jungle
The journey along the River of Doubt was a vivid, dangerous trek marked by wild animals, hostile natives, venomous snakes, and threatening snags. Falls forced scouts ahead to protect boats and supplies, while constant rain and sickness spurred relentless movement to avoid depleting resources.
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River of Doubt
Progress on New Baptist Church Building in Pella
Excellent progress is reported on the new Baptist Church with dedication expected in mid summer or early fall. A committee plans several Sundays of special services including a Community Night and an open house for the town. The church thanks all in Pella for support and notes a letter explaining the church history and inviting building fund contributions. Almost $1,600 has been received to date with deep appreciation for the generosity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Baptist Church
Pella
Baptist Church
National Baton Twirling Contest Held in Pella
In Pella the National Baton Twirlers contest drew about 368 competitors from 13 states at Central College gym. Director Mrs. Charles De Wild of Fulton Michigan, a Central College graduate and former champion, presided as winners received small gold trophies on wooden shoes. A parade followed with groups formed behind ten bands along the route. Judges were Nancy Allen of Minneapolis Eugene Leach of Fulton and Doris De Wild of Fulton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central College
Charles de Wild
Fulton, MI
Nancy Allen
Minneapolis
Minn
Eugene Leach
Fulton
Doris de Wild
Fulton, Il
Lost words and courtesy fade from daily life
In Voice of the Public, E. V. Gond laments vanishing manners from the horse and buggy era to the Model T age. He recalls tipping hats, opening doors for ladies, and thanking others, noting many now overlook simple courtesies and the milk of human kindness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indy
Milady
E. V. Gond
Farmers With No Wheat For 3 Years May Have An Allotment
Farmers on land with no wheat seeded for grain in 1965 1956 and 1957 may apply for a 1958 wheat acreage allotment per Merrill L Robuck chairman of the Marion County ASC committee. To be considered for an allotment on a farm which had no wheat planted during those years action details follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merrill L. Robuck
Marion County
ASC
Farmer Must Apply In Writing For Wheat Seed Aid
The farmer must file in writing with his county ASC committee by September 1, 1957 for winter wheat and March 1 for spring wheat. For inquiries, phone MA 8 2240.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ASC
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Wilma
Chester Terpstra
Sully
Verlan Porter
Faye
Walter Visscher
Jerry Stravers
Spencer, In
Bob Lowles
Kim
Norman Vanden Baard
Tommy
Terrie
Ames
Cornie Vanden Baard
Stella M. Bruere
Lou Bruere
Orinoco River
Inez
Enaize
Vermont
Stella
Spofford
New Hampshire
George Bruere
Luanna Garden
Asuncion
Brazil
Uruguay
Argentina
Miller
Montevideo’ Institution
Kermit Roosevelt
Colt
Smith, and Wesson
Baton
Chronicle News
Lani Jo Gill
Hudson
Susan Keith
Peoria
Ill
Janet Thoman
Nancy van Dusen
Sandra Parker
Mundelein
Carol Kontecki
Marcia Halsted
Pekin
Diane de Wild
Kesteven
Charlotte Parker
Mary Jo Hart
Clinton
P. H. S. Class of
Chronicle News How
Holland Theater
Ams
Jack
Wwe
Charles Bickford
Paul
Dick Fowl
Dennis Morgan
Jase
VER
Ploeg
Voice of
Amart
Col Wardrobs
Stases
Wormhoudt
Baton Bigelow
Bigelow
Nutria
MINT
Wormhoudt’s
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